Fox News and Tucker Carlson 'part ways'

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Tucker Carlson has parted ways with Fox News.

In a statement issued Monday, Fox News called move a mutual decision.

"Fox News Media and Tucker Carlson have agreed to part ways," the statement said. "We thank him for his service to the network as a host and prior to that as a contributor."

The network did not elaborate or offer a reason for the decision.

The statement went on to say Carlson's last program was Friday, April 21. The network said "Fox News Tonight" will continue to air live at 8 p.m. as an interim show helmed by rotating Fox News personalities until a new host is named.

Carlson, who joined the network in 2009 as a contributor, has not yet commented on the situation.

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